Entertainment Birmingham Impacttag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/birmingham/index.ssf/29732015-08-02T17:29:21ZBirmingham entertainment impactMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSchaeffer Eye Center CityFest 2015: Common & The Roots perform for thousands in packed Railroad Parktag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166328202015-08-02T17:03:00Z2015-08-02T17:29:21ZAs fans crowded close to the stage and settled onto lawn chairs spread throughout the park, organizer Jack Schaeffer apparently had achieved his goal: to create an outdoor event that would bring Birmingham together in a big way.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
As fans crowded close to the stage and settled onto lawn chairs spread throughout the park, organizer Jack Schaeffer apparently had achieved his goal: to create an outdoor event that would bring Birmingham together in a big way.
Five years in, Secret Stages shows no signs of slowing downtag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166330812015-08-02T13:15:00Z2015-08-02T16:48:21ZThe fifth year of Secret Stages, Birmingham's music discovery festival, felt like the most successful year yet.Jeremy Burgesshttp://connect.al.com/user/jeremydburgess/index.html
The fifth year of Secret Stages, Birmingham's music discovery festival, felt like the most successful year yet.
Jill Scott plays to capacity crowd at BJCC Concert Halltag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166333532015-08-02T13:08:42Z2015-08-02T14:38:02ZSinger-actress has just released her new album, "Woman."Frank Couch | fcouch@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/fcouch/index.html
Singer-actress has just released her new album, "Woman."
5 things to know about 'Instrumenthead' photo exhibit at Birmingham's Secret Stages festivaltag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166262892015-08-01T21:48:00Z2015-08-01T22:22:56ZBirmingham native Michael Weintrob will show examples of his work at 2324 Second Ave. North, near Urban Standard on the festival footprint. For the "Instrumenthead" series, musicians pose with instruments -- guitars, drums, banjos, cymbals, saxophones and more -- placed in front of their faces. Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
Birmingham native Michael Weintrob will show examples of his work at 2324 Second Ave. North, near Urban Standard on the festival footprint. For the "Instrumenthead" series, musicians pose with instruments -- guitars, drums, banjos, cymbals, saxophones and more -- placed in front of their faces.
Toby Keith at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre: Country star remains large & in charge, with usual swaggertag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166294552015-08-01T18:46:00Z2015-08-01T18:49:09ZThe 10,500-seat venue was nearly packed for Keith's 9 p.m. set on July 31. The show -- his first here since summer 2008 -- lasted close to 90 minutes and ranged from "Haven't Had a Drink All Day" to "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)." Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
The 10,500-seat venue was nearly packed for Keith's 9 p.m. set on July 31. The show -- his first here since summer 2008 -- lasted close to 90 minutes and ranged from "Haven't Had a Drink All Day" to "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)."
Secret Stages 2015: Music schedule for Aug. 1, site map, other info on Birmingham festivaltag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166239822015-08-01T16:00:00Z2015-08-01T16:55:56ZThe event bills itself as a "music discovery festival," introducing listeners to performers who are out of the mainstream. Acts on the lineup -- from Alabama and elsewhere -- tend to be cutting-edge, on the fringe or on the rise.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
The event bills itself as a "music discovery festival," introducing listeners to performers who are out of the mainstream. Acts on the lineup -- from Alabama and elsewhere -- tend to be cutting-edge, on the fringe or on the rise.
Small venues brought big crowds for Secret Stages day onetag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166283832015-08-01T13:15:00Z2015-08-01T19:07:42ZFriday night of Secret Stages was a success for the festival, with large crowds showing up early and staying late.Jeremy Burgesshttp://connect.al.com/user/jeremydburgess/index.html
Friday night of Secret Stages was a success for the festival, with large crowds showing up early and staying late.
Schaeffer Eye Center CityFest announces live stream on Yahoo, tweaks music schedule for broadcasttag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166248732015-07-31T22:25:00Z2015-07-31T22:42:48ZThe Birmingham festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 1, in Railroad Park. Two headliners, The Roots and Common, will join for a performance at 9 p.m. CDT that can be viewed online. Other acts on the lineup: Taylor Hicks, DJ Coco and Bad Brad & the Sipsey Slims.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
The Birmingham festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 1, in Railroad Park. Two headliners, The Roots and Common, will join for a performance at 9 p.m. CDT that can be viewed online. Other acts on the lineup: Taylor Hicks, DJ Coco and Bad Brad & the Sipsey Slims.
Secret Stages 2015: Music schedule for July 31, site map, other info on Birmingham festivaltag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166234462015-07-31T19:01:00Z2015-07-31T19:47:36ZThe July 31-Aug. 1 event, which bills itself as a "music discovery festival," aims to introduce listeners to performers who are out of the mainstream. Acts on the lineup -- from Alabama and elsewhere -- tend to be cutting-edge, on the fringe or on the rise.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
The July 31-Aug. 1 event, which bills itself as a "music discovery festival," aims to introduce listeners to performers who are out of the mainstream. Acts on the lineup -- from Alabama and elsewhere -- tend to be cutting-edge, on the fringe or on the rise.
Ashley Mac's cafe opens new Hoover locationtag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166222832015-07-31T16:45:00Z2015-07-31T16:49:18ZNewest shop is the largest of the three Ashley Mac's locations in the Birmingham area. Bob Carlton | bcarlton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bcarlton/index.html
Newest shop is the largest of the three Ashley Mac's locations in the Birmingham area.
Avondale Brewery to unveil custom honeysuckle beer, IPA at Land Aid event tonighttag:www.al.com,2015:/news/index.ssf/3674.166171282015-07-31T15:36:31Z2015-07-31T15:38:14ZThe custom-made honeysuckle saison was created just for the Land Aid event Friday night, which benefits the Freshwater Land Trust.Dennis Pillion | dpillion@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/dpillion/index.html
The custom-made honeysuckle saison was created just for the Land Aid event Friday night, which benefits the Freshwater Land Trust.
Things to Do in Alabama July 31-Aug. 2, 2015tag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166211792015-07-31T14:55:00Z2015-07-31T14:55:23ZHere's what's happening in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa this weekend.Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bflanagan/index.html
Here's what's happening in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa this weekend.
50 years of Guthrie's golden fried chickentag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166209092015-07-31T14:00:00Z2015-07-31T14:03:35ZThe Auburn-based restaurant chain started in 1965 in Haleyville, where today the Guthrie family will celebrate their 50th year in business. Bob Carlton | bcarlton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bcarlton/index.html
The Auburn-based restaurant chain started in 1965 in Haleyville, where today the Guthrie family will celebrate their 50th year in business.
Guthrie's turns 50 today with $5 chicken boxes, chances to win free chicken for a yeartag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166205562015-07-31T12:00:00Z2015-07-31T16:44:55ZGuthrie's has 15 locations around Alabama, including one in Birmingham near UAB and another in Trussville. Bob Carlton | bcarlton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bcarlton/index.html
Guthrie's has 15 locations around Alabama, including one in Birmingham near UAB and another in Trussville.
Noah Galloway on life after 'Dancing with the Stars': Career plans, book deal, wedding update, moretag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166144262015-07-31T02:32:00Z2015-08-02T00:30:26ZAs the Alabama Army veteran faces his post-"Dancing" future, he has a big plus on his side: a supportive fiancee, Jamie Boyd. Also, Galloway can rely on an extremely savvy business counselor: Robert Herjavec of "Shark Tank." Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/mcolurso/index.html
As the Alabama Army veteran faces his post-"Dancing" future, he has a big plus on his side: a supportive fiancee, Jamie Boyd. Also, Galloway can rely on an extremely savvy business counselor: Robert Herjavec of "Shark Tank."
Alabama's Best: Help us choose state's top local bands for unique performances at craft breweries, and moretag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166159662015-07-30T20:40:32Z2015-07-31T15:26:31ZThere's a new wind blowing down throughout The South, and it isn't whistling Dixie as it tumbles through the trees. It's the sweet sound of new local bands, especially in Alabama.Ian Hoppe | ihoppe@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/IanHoppe/index.html
There's a new wind blowing down throughout The South, and it isn't whistling Dixie as it tumbles through the trees. It's the sweet sound of new local bands, especially in Alabama.
I ate Thai food from a gas station in Hoover and lived to tell the taletag:www.al.com,2015:/bhammag/index.ssf/8002211.166156912015-07-30T20:04:00Z2015-07-31T14:02:42ZIn our first gas station food adventure, I try Thai food from Hoover Food Mart and discover a truly authentic experience.Julia Sayers | jsayers@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/juliasayers/index.html
In our first gas station food adventure, I try Thai food from Hoover Food Mart and discover a truly authentic experience.
We want to find the best gas station food in Alabamatag:www.al.com,2015:/bhammag/index.ssf/8002211.166148962015-07-30T18:30:18Z2015-07-30T18:48:05ZHelp us on our mission to find good gas station food in Alabama.Julia Sayers | jsayers@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/juliasayers/index.html
Help us on our mission to find good gas station food in Alabama.
'People are stupid': Ted Nugent weighs in on Cecil the Lion killingtag:www.al.com,2015:/entertainment/index.ssf/2972.166123872015-07-30T15:04:47Z2015-07-30T15:17:37ZWhile public outcry has been pouring in since it was released an American named Walter Palmer was responsible for the killing Cecil the Lion, the Minnesota dentist seems to at least have Ted Nugent on his side.Amber Sutton | asutton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/AmberAcker/index.html
While public outcry has been pouring in since it was released an American named Walter Palmer was responsible for the killing Cecil the Lion, the Minnesota dentist seems to at least have Ted Nugent on his side.
See these stunning photos of heavyweight champ Deontay Wildertag:www.al.com,2015:/bhammag/index.ssf/8002211.166076102015-07-30T15:00:00Z2015-07-30T16:35:05ZBirmingham Magazine's August issue packs one heck of a punch with an exclusive day-in-the-life photo essay on WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.Birmingham magazinehttp://connect.al.com/user/bhammag/index.html
Birmingham Magazine's August issue packs one heck of a punch with an exclusive day-in-the-life photo essay on WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.